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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 553.13 and 359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 553.13 and 359.18 is: 495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 553.13 = 359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/553.13 = 359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 553.13 × 359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 198,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,673.23/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.82

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